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Lot 233:
Description
Two silver North Vietnamese military orders dating to the Vietnam War era. The first is a First Class Exploit Order featuring a five-pointed star with ball finials and a central red circular medallion. The medallion contains a central star and is inscribed with the characters HUAN CHUONG CHIEN CONG. The medal is suspended from a red silk moiré ribbon featuring two vertical green stripes and a small silver star device. The second is a Second Class Resistance Order comprising a circular medal with a central star set against a sunburst of rays. The border is inscribed with the characters KHANG CHIEN CHONG MY CUU NUOC. This medal is suspended from a red silk moiré ribbon with a single vertical white stripe. Both items are constructed from silver with textile ribbons.
Condition report:
The silver surfaces on both medals show visible oxidation and dulling. The silk ribbons show light fraying at the edges and minor soiling. Creases are present where the ribbons were previously mounted.
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